Chronic Diseases Education/Healthy Eating

In its Community-based Holistic Wellness (CHoW) Program, SHB emphasizes the spectrum of health: physiological, social & physical environmental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Health is synonymous with well-being and the well-being of an individual is affected by all of his or her surroundings. Due to the multi-faceted nature of health and well-being, it is incumbent on the Somali Health Board to take a multi-faceted approach to addressing the continuity of health and well-being of individuals. Because individuals live within realm of cultural norms and values, society and its laws, and systems and institutions, knowledge of these factors must be incorporating in the endeavor to promote health and well-being.

Healthy Eating

We work in collaboration with City of Seattle FreshBucks program to increase chronic disease prevention and management through nutrition and health education. We incorporate FreshBucks program with Othello Outreach Clinic, local health fairs and other ongoing work.

The Othello Outreach Clinic

SHB in partnership with UW/Shifa and Mercy Housing Othello will be holding a community clinic and health promotion sessions on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

EMS CPR Training

As part of chronic disease prevention and management work, we work with Public Health – Seattle King County to increase knowledge about stroke, CPR and 911.

It’s important for community members to be empowered to respond to medical emergencies and take the necessary steps to protect lives and loved ones in times of energy.

Developmental Screening & Referral Screening Program

The Somali Health Board’s efforts to address health disparities in the Somali community begins in early childhood. With the understanding that our community faces many challenges in accessing healthcare and that these challenges are compounded by others including language barriers and lack of culturally sensitive services, SHB began a project to address a specific challenge: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and delayed developmental screenings. We are conducting a developmental screening and referral pilot project to address misconceptions about ASD and developmental delay in the community, provide education and parent support, and translate and culturally adapt the MCHAT (modified checklist for autism in toddlers). This work is co-designed and community informed at every step. Funding has been provided by a grant through Best Starts for Kids (BSK).

SHB Soccer Club

As part of chronic disease prevention and management work, we work with Public Health – Seattle King County to increase knowledge about stroke, CPR and 911.

It’s important for community members to be empowered to respond to medical emergencies and take the necessary steps to protect lives and loved ones in times of energy.